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How far is Bora Bora from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 5969 miles / 9606 kilometers / 5187 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Bora Bora Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Bora Bora

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Bora Bora. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5968.783 miles
  • 9605.825 kilometers
  • 5186.730 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5973.681 miles
  • 9613.708 kilometers
  • 5190.987 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Bora Bora?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Bora Bora generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Bora Bora

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W